The secret behind sloths’ survival lies in their slowness
Lungi dall’essere un difetto, la snervante lentezza dei bradipi consente a questi animali di ottimizzare le energie e di nascondersi dai predatori.
Norway plans to kill 47 of its remaining 68 wolves
Il governo norvegese ha autorizzato i cacciatori ad uccidere il 70 per cento della popolazione di lupi in seguito alle proteste degli allevatori.
Glyphosate in honey, FDA finds residues in US samples
A new US report warns of the presence of glyphosate in honey. The Roundup herbicide was found in all the samples analysed by the FDA.
Barack Obama creates the first marine sanctuary in the Atlantic Ocean
Il presidente statunitense ha istituito una nuova riserva marina per proteggere una vasta area del Pacifico, caratterizzata da canyon sottomarini ricchi di biodiversità.
California bans killer whale shows and breeding
È diventata legge la proposta che vieta gli spettacoli dal vivo e la riproduzione in cattività delle orche in California.
Why 16 September is the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
The International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer commemorates the date of the signing of the Montreal Protocol. An environmental success for the international community.
Recycling, Milan is one of the best cities in Europe for garbage disposal
Milan has something to teach other European cities, so much so that it has drawn the attention of New York’s administration. The Italian city is only behind Vienna in terms of efficiency in waste recycling.
Bayer acquires Monsanto for 66 billion dollars
Monsanto has said yes. After 5 months of negotiations and hesitations, the US company has accepted Bayer’s offer of 66 billion dollars, debt included. So, the value of each share is now 128 dollars, up from Bayer’s previous offer of 127.50 dollars a share. In addition, the German pharmaceutical company has pledged to pay a
California to cut CO2 emissions by 40% by 2030
Governor of California Jerry Brown has signed a bill that renews the State’s efforts to fight climate change.
August 2016 was the hottest month recorded in the last 136 years
NASA’s analysis confirms the latest trends. August 2016 sets a new monthly record in high temperatures, continuing a streak of 11 consecutive months.